Month: July 2021
Biden wants to improve cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
The Biden administration is investigating whether grants, tax credits or other policy changes could help health systems and others invest in needed cybersecurity upgrades.
Masks Give Vaccines a Better Fighting Chance
America’s split with masks turned out to be a brief hiatus. After getting their shots in the spring and early summer, many people figured they […]
Black women’s group sues J&J over targeted talc marketing—and demands new ads to counteract the old
Black women’s group sues J&J over targeted talc marketing—and demands new ads to counteract the old bbulik Wed, 07/28/2021 – 12:53
Amanda Pritchard confirmed as NHS chief executive at ‘pivotal time’ for health service
NHS England has confirmed that Amanda Pritchard will take over as its chief executive from 1 August – becoming the first woman in health service […]
Amanda Pritchard confirmed as NHS chief executive at ‘pivotal time’ for health service
NHS England has confirmed that Amanda Pritchard will take over as its chief executive from 1 August – becoming the first woman in health service […]
One Lost Methyl Group = Huge Amounts of Food Production
I don’t do a lot of posts on plant biochemistry here, but this news is pretty notable, and it illustrates several points that apply across […]
Gland Pharma Ltd-Walk-Ins for Multiple Openings in IPQA/ QC/ Packing/ Production On 30th & 31st July 2021
Gland Pharma Ltd-Walk-Ins for Multiple Openings in IPQA/ QC/ Packing/ Production On 30th & 31st July 2021 Job Description Gland Pharma Limited- Pashamylaram- Walk-In Interviews […]
Amwell acquires two virtual health companies
Amwell is looking to expand its digital platform and global reach.
The U.S. Government and Global Maternal and Child Health Efforts
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of global maternal and child health (MCH) and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing MCH worldwide.
ONC, Sequoia Project release draft requirements for TEFCA participation
HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Sequoia Project created a draft framework outlining what health information networks must do […]
Here’s where you should wear a mask indoors under new CDC guidace
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday released updated guidance that recommended many Americans again wear masks when they venture into indoor […]
Aurobindo Pharma Limited- Hiring Junior & mid level team for EHS- Apply Now
Aurobindo Pharma Limited- Hiring Junior & mid level team for EHS- Apply Now Company Profile: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’ (APL). APL is a growing India multinational […]
Pfizer hikes COVID vaccine sales forecast for 2021 to $33.5bn
Continuing orders for Pfizer’s BioNTech-partnered COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty have prompted near one-third increase in its projected revenues for the vaccine this year, from $26 billion […]
UPMC’s Leslie Davis to succeed Jeffrey Romoff as CEO
Davis, a 17-year UPMC veteran, will take over as the health system’s president and CEO on Aug. 1.
DHS imposes mask mandate for employees
All employees at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be required to wear masks indoors and physically distance beginning on Wednesday, regardless of their […]
Nearly one-quarter of white evangelicals refuse COVID-19 vaccine: study
Almost one-quarter of white evangelicals refuse to take the coronavirus vaccine as of June, data released from Public Religion Research Institute showed.The group has tracked […]
‘New GSK’ shows strength amid investor pressure, but Shingrix still needs to regain its footing
‘New GSK’ shows strength amid investor pressure, but Shingrix still needs to regain its footing fkansteiner Wed, 07/28/2021 – 11:33
Republican governors revolt against CDC mask guidance
Republican governors are rejecting new mask recommendations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Tuesday, casting the health guidance as a step back amid […]
MPs back campaign against reforms that ‘threaten fairness of fitness to practise cases’
Plans to scrap the ‘five-year rule’ and categorise doctors with health concerns as lacking ‘competence’ threaten to undermine the fairness of fitness to practise investigations, […]
MPs back campaign against reforms that ‘threaten fairness of fitness to practise cases’
Plans to scrap the ‘five-year rule’ and categorise doctors with health concerns as lacking ‘competence’ threaten to undermine the fairness of fitness to practise investigations, […]
Possible salmonella contamination prompts recall of McCormick seasonings
The McCormick spice company on Tuesday announced a recall of four of its widely sold spices due to concerns of a potential salmonella contamination.According to […]
A Very Scientific Reason to Swab a Cat’s Cheek
The genome of a mouse is, structurally speaking, a chaotic place. At some point in its evolutionary past, the mouse shuffled its ancestral genome like […]
National Resilience forks over $110M for NC manufacturing site in bluebird bio cell therapy partnership
National Resilience forks over $110M for NC manufacturing site in bluebird bio cell therapy partnership esagonowsky Wed, 07/28/2021 – 10:59
Systems can nudge more healthcare workers to get vaccinated through targeted messaging: JAMA report
Among unvaccinated workers at Geisinger’s system in Pennsylvania, an email nudge playing up social norms and virus risk caused more than twice as many employees […]
Systems can nudge more healthcare workers to get vaccinated through targeted messaging: JAMA report
Among unvaccinated workers at Geisinger’s system in Pennsylvania, an email nudge playing up social norms and virus risk caused more than twice as many employees […]
Hearts from donors who used illicit drugs or overdosed safe for transplant, cuts wait time
Tragically, the opioid epidemic has led to an increase in accidental and premature deaths, which has also increased the number of hearts available for potential […]
Mental Health Startup SonderMind Lands $150M to Tackle ‘THE’ Health Issue of Our Generation
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH SonderMind closes a $150M Series C funding round co-led by Drive Capital and Premji Invest, and we get CEO Mark […]
Granules India Pvt. Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers On 29th July 2021
Granules India Pvt. Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers On 29th July 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Granules India Limited is n Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing company based […]
Bristol Myers hits CAR-T manufacturing bottleneck as Abecma demand outstrips supply
Bristol Myers hits CAR-T manufacturing bottleneck as Abecma demand outstrips supply aliu Wed, 07/28/2021 – 10:22
Lacking Dental Coverage, Many People on Medicare Forgo Dental Care, Especially Beneficiaries of Color
Many people enrolled in Medicare go without dental care, especially beneficiaries of color, according to a new KFF analysis of dental coverage and costs for […]
Lessons from the first generation of cell and gene oncology trials
Advances in cell and gene science are paving the way for transformative cancer treatments, but there are still many complexities in delivering clinical trials for […]
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QC/ SRS On 1st August 2021
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QC/ SRS On 1st August 2021 Job Description Dear Aspirants, Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced Candidates in Production/ […]
Pre-Filled Syringes
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2021 Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference: Culture of Quality – 09/14/2021 – 09/15/2021
Attend the 2021 Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference! to learn how focusing on quality can improve patient safety and and product quality.
Pfizer says third vaccine shot ‘strongly’ boosts immune response against delta variant
Pfizer said Wednesday that a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine “strongly” boosts the immune response against the delta variant.The company posted slides ahead of […]
Tokyo sets all-time high for new virus cases amid Olympics
Tokyo on Wednesday hit an all-time high for new coronavirus infections with more than 3,000 reported as Japan’s capital remains under a state of emergency […]
Integrated and Flexible Clinical Supply Solutions
Catalent is a global leader in clinical supply services with flexible solutions for small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapies, including integrated services to […]
Stalled membership numbers, hospital business mar Teladoc’s Q2 beat
Executives on a conference call stressed per-member revenue metrics and touted new contracts, including with major Blues payer HCSC, but investors pushed shares down.
Medicare and Dental Coverage: A Closer Look
Medicare does not cover routine dental care and about half of Medicare beneficiaries do not have dental coverage. Some beneficiaries have dental coverage through other […]
Recognizing Hepatitis R&D on World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, with types A, B, C […]
WHO says COVID-19 deaths up 21 percent globally in last week
COVID-19 deaths have increased by 21 percent globally in the last week, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The majority of the 69,000 deaths were […]
Analyzing the Implication of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Key Companies in the Therapeutics Market
As per the WHO, “worldwide approximately 1.71 billion people have a musculoskeletal condition”. Musculoskeletal Disorders consist of over 150 conditions affecting the locomotor system of […]
Unraveling the Mysterious Mutations That Make Delta the Most Transmissible Covid Virus Yet
Upon first inspection, the mutations in the highly contagious delta covid variant don’t look that worrisome. For starters, delta has fewer genetic changes than earlier […]
Opportunity Trifecta: ISA, SVAP and Draft USCDI Version 3 Feedback Period Now Open
On the heels of the release of United States Core Data for Interoperability USCDI Version 2 (USCDI v2), ONC has also opened a single, synchronized […]
FDA Under Pressure to Restore “Normal” Drug Inspections
FDA officials discuss resuming normal facility inspection operations, both domestic and foreign.
As healthcare moves online, providers must step up security practices
As data breaches increase in size, and as large organizations demonstrate their willingness to pay ransom, it only becomes a matter of time before more […]
Man charged with threatening Fauci, NIH director
A man has been charged with threatening Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, and Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes […]
Arena and Aristea Collaborate to Develop RIST4721 for Treatment of Complicated Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Shots: Aristea to receive $60M as up front and $10M as equity investment in Aristea’s Series B financing. Arena gets an exclusive option to acquire […]
Gottlieb: US will be through delta wave in 2 or 3 weeks
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb predicted early Wednesday that the United States could get through the worst of the delta variant surge of the […]
Ford again requiring masks at plants in Missouri, Florida
The Ford Motor Company said it will again require all employees to wear masks at its facilities in Missouri in Florida, two states where new coronavirus […]
Rilonacept (Arcalyst) for Recurrent Pericarditis
Date: September 6, 2021 Issue #: 1632 Summary: Rilonacept (Arcalyst – Kiniksa), an interleukin-1 (IL-1) antagonist that has been available for years for treatment of […]
BridgeBio Enters into Clinical Collaboration with BMS to Evaluate BBP-398 + Opdivo for Advanced Solid Tumors with KRAS Mutations
Shots: The companies will initiate P-I/II study evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of BBP-398 in combination with both Opdivo as dual therapy & Opdivo […]
AZ says second COVID jab dose isn’t linked to rare clot reaction
A new analysis has suggested that the rare blood clot side effects linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria don’t occur after a second dose. The […]
“Healthy workers, thriving companies – a practical guide to wellbeing at work” – language versions now available
Back to news 29/07/2021 “Healthy workers, thriving companies – a practical guide to wellbeing at work” – language versions now available Our “Healthy workers, thriving […]
Home Health CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer Hits the Ground Running, as Encompass Confirms Separation Plans
Barb Jacobsmeyer is the new head of Encompass Health’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice segment, taking over following the departure of former CEO and […]
FDA alerts patients and health care professionals about clinical trial results showing an increased risk of death associated with Pepaxto (melphalan flufenamide)
FDA alerts patients and health care professionals that a clinical trial evaluating Pepaxto (melphalan flufenamide) showed an increased risk of death.
Why digital doctors are crucial for the future of primary care
Our primary care system is weathering a storm on several fronts. Demand is skyrocketing, with GPs delivering millions more appointments than in previous years and […]
Sanofi’s Avalglucosidase alfa Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Patients with Pompe Disease
Shots: The CHMP’s positive opinion is based on P-III COMET study assessing avalglucosidase alfa that demonstrated improvements in respiratory function & movement endurance measures in […]
Orange, Blayney and Cabonne hotspots for Commonwealth support lifted
The Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has lifted the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne […]
UK’s Peppy raises £6.6m for workplace digital health platform
A £6.6 million ($9.2 million) cash injection for UK digital health company Peppy will be used to scale up its business-to-business platform and expand its […]
Most GPs opting in for COVID boosters as LMCs warn against taking practices for granted
Many GP practices look set to sign up to deliver COVID-19 booster vaccinations ahead of the 5pm deadline on 28 July, but LMCs have warned […]
Most GPs opting in for COVID boosters as LMCs warn against taking practices for granted
Many GP practices look set to sign up to deliver COVID-19 booster vaccinations ahead of the 5pm deadline on 28 July, but LMCs have warned […]
Most GPs set to opt in as COVID booster deadline looms – but U-turn risk remains
Many GP practices look set to sign up to deliver COVID-19 booster vaccinations ahead of the 5pm deadline on 28 July, but LMCs have warned […]
AbbVie and Calico Expand its Existing Collaboration to Focus on Aging and Age-Related Diseases
Shots: The collaboration will extend in 2022 for an additional 3yrs. Calico will lead R&D until 2025 & will advance projects into P-IIa through 2030 […]
Early data shows CanSinoBIO’s inhaled COVID-19 vaccine triggers immune response
No serious side effects were observed in the Phase I trial
Early data shows CanSinoBIO’s inhaled COVID-19 vaccine triggers immune response
No serious side effects were observed in the Phase I trial
Study shows AZ’s COVID-19 jab did not increase the rate of rare blood clots after second dose
Rate of rare blood clots with low platelets after the second dose is comparable to background rates observed in unvaccinated populations
Study shows AZ’s COVID-19 jab did not increase the rate of rare blood clots after second dose
Rate of rare blood clots with low platelets after the second dose is comparable to background rates observed in unvaccinated populations
AC Immune acquires Parkinson’s disease vaccine candidate
AC Immune is set to acquire Affiris’ entire portfolio of therapeutics targeting alpha-synuclein
AC Immune acquires Parkinson’s disease vaccine candidate
AC Immune is set to acquire Affiris’ entire portfolio of therapeutics targeting alpha-synuclein
Regeneron, AZ partner on development of novel obesity drugs
Collaboration will focus on developing small molecule medicines targeting GPR75
Regeneron, AZ partner on development of novel obesity drugs
Collaboration will focus on developing small molecule medicines targeting GPR75
Martin Shkreli’s $7.4m forfeit is paid, thanks to that Wu-Tang Clan album
The US government has sold off the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album famously bought by ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli, with the proceeds enough to wipe out […]
Martin Shkreli’s $7.4m forfeit is paid, thanks to that Wu-Tang Clan album
The US government has sold off the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album famously bought by ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli, with the proceeds enough to wipe out […]
AbbVie, Calico raise their age-related disease alliance funding to $3.5bn
AbbVie and Alphabet spin-out Calico Life Sciences have agreed to fund their seven-year-old partnership seeking treatments for diseases of ageing with another $500 million apiece. […]
AbbVie, Calico raise their age-related disease alliance funding to $3.5bn
AbbVie and Alphabet spin-out Calico Life Sciences have agreed to fund their seven-year-old partnership seeking treatments for diseases of ageing with another $500 million apiece. […]
Women Say California Insurer Makes It Too Hard to Get Drug for Postpartum Depression
When Miriam McDonald decided she wanted to have another baby at age 44, her doctor told her she had a better chance of winning the […]
Sign-Up Window for Free COBRA Coverage for Many Laid-Off Workers Closes This Week
After being laid off from her job as a systems analyst for a specialty chemicals company in December, Gabriela de Pompignan opted to hang on […]
PeptiDream and Takeda Expand its Research and License Agreement to Develop Peptide Drug Conjugates Targeting CNS Diseases
Shots: As per expanded collaboration, PeptiDream to receive ~$3.5B as up front, preclinical, development, launch, and commercial milestones and is eligible to receive royalties on […]
After false start, Merck claims Keytruda approval in early breast cancer
Merck & Co’s Keytruda has just picked up its 30th approval from the FDA, and it is a good one – early-stage triple-negative breast cancer […]
Amgen to Acquire Teneobio for ~$2.5B
Shots: Amgen to acquire all outstanding shares of Teneobio for $900M as up front and $1.6B in cash as contingent milestones to Teneobio equity holders. […]
Hetero Labs Limited-Walk-In Interview for freshers in Production/ QC/ QA/ Maintenance/ Warehouse On 30th July 2021
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Granules India Limited-Walk-In Interview for Quality Assurance- IPQA On 30th July 2021
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Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QA Department On 1st August 2021
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PTAB Denies Two CVC Requests Regarding Motions
By Kevin E. Noonan — Recently, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board denied two requests by Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, […]
Mechanical Power Presses Update
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Wednesday, July 28, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 40651-40659] Mechanical Power Presses Update
Top health official sees various routes to lowering patient costs
Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, said drug companies, health care providers and the government need to do more for Americans who struggle […]
Employers have legal right to mandate COVID shots
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state of California. New York City. Hospitals and nursing homes. Colleges and universities. Employers are putting COVID-19 vaccine […]
Hospital morgues fill as death count climbs in Missouri
The parent health system brought in temporary cooling equipment because 75 patients died this month — 19 just since Friday.
California expands healthcare to more low-income immigrants
The new coverage kicks in next year and will eventually cost taxpayers about $1.3 billion per year.
Don’t fool around with syphilis
A national campaign launches to raise awareness of the sexually transmissible infection (STI) syphilis and the current outbreak happening across Australia.
Amgen adds antibody assets and R&D tech with $900M Teneobio acquisition
Amgen is paying $900 million up front to acquire Teneobio, a biotech with technology for discovering and developing antibody drugs. Though Amgen already has its […]
Hospital price transparency is clear as mud
It’s going to take collaboration between health plans and hospitals – to go above and beyond what’s mandated by the government – in order to […]
CDC backtracks with new mask guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reversed guidance from just two months ago by saying fully vaccinated people should now mask […]
Anthem, Humana join hedge fund to launch PBM
The hedge fund SS&C Technologies Holdings will be the majority stakeholder, while the two payers will each hold a minority interest in the PBM, dubbed […]
ModivCare CEO on $340M CareFinders Deal: Our Goal Is to Build Out a National Platform
ModivCare Inc. (NYSE: MODV), the non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) company that’s quickly becoming a major player in the home-based care space as well, announced Monday […]
Ascension tells its workers to get vaccinated
Ascension is the latest health system to require employees to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases surge, predominantly among the unvaccinated.
Overnight Health Care: CDC advises vaccinated to wear masks in high-risk areas | Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for federal workers
Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care. White House reporters are returning to wearing masks in the briefing room. And after a busy day of health […]
Model can predict how drug interactions influence antibiotic resistance
A model using simple changes in microbe growth curves could predict how drug resistance evolves in response to different antibiotic combinations, doses and sequences.
Health Care Associations Call for Vaccine Mandate as Threat of the Delta Variant Grows
A number of major medical groups and senior services associations have joined forces to call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all health and long-term care […]
Veda snags $45M to scale AI data processing platform for payers
The company’s data processing platform can help payers comply with the law banning surprise billing, which requires insurers to process all provider directory updates in […]
Cytiva and Pall Investing $1.5 Billion into Manufacturing Expansion
Cytiva and Pall reinforce recent expansion efforts with $1.5 billion dollar investment in new manufacturing facilities.
Connecticut looks to use Medicaid funds to address gun crime
Under new legislation, financially challenged community-based violence prevention services will eventually be able to receive state and federal Medicaid funds.
West Virginia opioids lawsuit comes to a close
Three major U.S. drug distributors should be held responsible for sending a “tsunami” of prescription pain pills that caused a health crisis in one corner […]
New strategy for drug design: Keeping copper atoms closer to keep bacteria away
Hydrogen peroxide reacts with copper to produce hydroxyl radicals with strong antibacterial properties. However, this requires high copper concentrations because two copper atoms have to […]
October 18, 2018: Meeting of the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – 10/17/2018 – 10/18/2018
October 18, 2018: Meeting of the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
What Microsoft’s Nuance Acquisition Means for the Healthcare Industry
Microsoft agreed to acquire speech recognition and artificial intelligence company Nuance Communications for $19.7 billion in April. The acquisition establishes Microsoft as a major player […]
CEO of digital therapeutics business Freespira talks about its approach to anxiety disorders
Freespira CEO Dean Sawyer said its FDA cleared digital therapeutic is the first that’s proven to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic attacks, panic […]
UHS posts Q2 profit, but executives warn delta variant could stress labor challenges
“The concern is with the resurgence of COVID that turnover rates could increase because we’ve seen turnover rates increase every time that COVID volumes increase,” […]
Biden administration considering vaccine requirements for federal workers
President Biden on Tuesday said his administration is considering making it mandatory for federal workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.The president’s comments, which echoed those […]
Moderna and Novavax grapple with COVID-19 vaccine supply hiccups overseas: reports
Moderna and Novavax grapple with COVID-19 vaccine supply hiccups overseas: reports fkansteiner Tue, 07/27/2021 – 15:43
AC Immune picks up Phase 2-ready drug for Parkinson’s in $58M deal with Affiris
AC Immune is bolstering the Parkinson’s disease portion of its drug pipeline with a deal to acquire a therapeutic vaccine that Affiris is developing for […]
Purdue Pharma’s Creditors Overwhelmingly Endorse Bankruptcy Plan
If approved by a judge next month, the plan would resolve thousands of lawsuits and set in motion the release of $4.5 billion to help […]
CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission areas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday essentially reversed earlier COVID-19 guidance by saying fully vaccinated people should now wear masks in certain […]
Success at a glance: Turning incomplete patient data from COVID-19 testing and vaccinations into valid reimbursable claims
“Experian Health’s speed and ability to speak our business language definitely impressed us,” said ACS president, Tim Anderson. “Some of the claims were valid for […]
Highmark Health launches digital transformation consultancy
Highmark’s subsidiary will focus on helping customers identify automation opportunities and employees navigate operational changes.
Sciex’s New ZenoToff 7600 Mass Instrument System Offers Increased Analytical Precision
Sciex’s recently launched accurate mass instrument, the ZenoToff 7600 system, offers novel ion fragmentation and increased sensitivity for life science research and biotherapeutic development.
WHO leader issues warning on ‘harmful’ e-cigarettes
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday noted that while many countries have made “progress in the fight against” the “tobacco epidemic,” […]
US on track to see 200K daily COVID-19 cases, former CDC director says
The U.S. is on track to see 200,000 daily COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks, the former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director […]
Granules India Q1 results: Net profit up 8% to Rs 120 crore
Consolidated revenue from operations of the company stood at Rs 850 crore for the quarter under consideration. It was Rs 736 crore for the same […]
Granules India Q1 results: Net profit up 8% to Rs 120 crore
Consolidated revenue from operations of the company stood at Rs 850 crore for the quarter under consideration. It was Rs 736 crore for the same […]
Fauci joins YouTube coronavirus special aimed at Black community
Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, kicked off a new informational YouTube series Tuesday about COVID-19 vaccines that aims to reach Black and brown […]
‘Pent up demand’ spurs Centene Q2 net loss as more members seek care
Executives warned, however, that the delta variant is raging. “It remains clear that the pandemic is not over, and the environment could remain choppy for […]
The way we train doctors puts their mental health at risk: We need new solutions
This year has shown that being a doctor is no longer just about skill: it’s about resilience, stamina, empathy, flexibility and teamwork. The way we […]
340B hospitals among those that provide lowest levels of community benefit across the country
The 340B program reached $38 billion in sales at the discounted price in 2020. This is a 27% increase over sales in 2019, and the […]
Miami ICU full with unvaccinated patients
A Miami, Fla., intensive care unit (ICU) is overflowing with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, a local CBS affiliate reported on Tuesday.Jackson Memorial Hospital’s ICU Nurse Manager Alix Zacharski told […]
FDA approves belumosudil for chronic graft-versus-host disease
FDA approves belumosudil for chronic graft-versus-host disease
‘I don’t like it:’ Biogen’s latest Alzheimer’s ad rouses fresh Aduhelm concerns—and some defense
‘I don’t like it:’ Biogen’s latest Alzheimer’s ad rouses fresh Aduhelm concerns—and some defense nhigginsdunn Tue, 07/27/2021 – 13:41
FDA grants regular approval to pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for advanced endometrial carcinoma
FDA grants regular approval to pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for advanced endometrial carcinoma – Oncology – Cancer
Purdue Pharma’s Creditors Overwhelmingly Endorse Bankruptcy Plan
If approved by a judge next month, the plan would resolve thousands of lawsuits and set in motion the release of $4.5 billion to help […]
A New Small Molecule Candidate for Malaria
Here’s a new paper with a surprise: a small molecule that appears to be very effective against malaria, with what may be a high barrier […]
Humana sues Regeneron over pricing of popular macular degeneration drug
The lawsuit is based on claims by the Justice Department that Regeneron paid charity kickbacks to boost sales of the drug
Pharma PLI scheme has export generation potential of Rs 1.96 lakh cr over 6 yrs: Mansukh Mandaviya
“The scheme estimated the export generation potential of Rs 1,96,000 crore over a period of six years in all the three categories of products under […]
Germany to test travelers for virus on entry: report
Germany announced on Tuesday that it will begin testing visitors entering the country for the coronavirus in an effort to curb its spread.According to Deutsche Welle, the […]
Biden administration spending $121M to boost vaccinations in underserved communities
The Biden administration is allocating $121 million in grants to increase coronavirus vaccinations in underserved communities across the U.S. as the country’s inoculation rate plateaus […]
CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines
For months COVID cases, deaths and hospitalizations were falling steadily, but those trends began to change as the delta variant emerged.
Bye-Bye to Health Insurance ‘Birthday Rule’? Kansas Lawmaker Floats Fix
When Kayla Kjelshus gave birth to her first child, the infant spent seven days in the neonatal intensive care unit, known as the NICU. This […]
Psoriasis and Depression: The Lesser-Known Impact of the Disease
By Nolan Brown, Marketing Intern, Butler University VMS BioMarketing Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that affects both the personal and social […]
Track coach permanently banned for sexual, emotional misconduct
The U.S. Center for SafeSport (USCS) has permanently banned track coach Alberto Salazar over allegations of sexual and emotional misconduct, the Associated Press reported. Salazar was […]
Pharma giants, led by Pfizer and J&J, play COVID card to fight global tax deal: WSJ
Pharma giants, led by Pfizer and J&J, play COVID card to fight global tax deal: WSJ nhigginsdunn Tue, 07/27/2021 – 11:22
GlaxoSmithKline debuts DTC campaign for lupus med Benlysta as it looks to cement category lead
GlaxoSmithKline debuts DTC campaign for lupus med Benlysta as it looks to cement category lead bbulik Tue, 07/27/2021 – 11:10
Relaxed COVID-19 rules could open door to vaccine-evading variants, say experts
High levels of COVID-19 after the relaxation of pandemic restrictions will increase the rate of ‘new variant evolution’ and the risk of vaccine-evading strains of […]
Relaxed COVID-19 rules could open door to vaccine-evading variants, say experts
High levels of COVID-19 after the relaxation of pandemic restrictions will increase the rate of ‘new variant evolution’ and the risk of vaccine-evading strains of […]
Relaxed COVID-19 rules could open door to vaccine-evading variants, say experts
High levels of COVID-19 after the relaxation of pandemic restrictions will increase the rate of ‘new variant evolution’ and the risk of vaccine-evading strains of […]
Mayo Clinic joins others in requiring worker vaccinations
Mayo Clinic says it will require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by mid-September, becoming one of the latest health systems to do so […]
Regeneron, AZ team up on drugs for obesity “superpower” gene
AstraZeneca has formed a partnership with Regeneron to investigate the potential of treating obesity using drugs directed at GPR75, a protective gene identified by scientists […]
Pharma industry, CROs adapting to COVID-19 impacts: survey
A recent check-in with several biopharma and CRO companies, conducted by Life Science Strategy Group, indicates adjustment to pandemic-related challenges.
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US warning against travel to Israel, Spain, Portugal amid virus outbreaks
The Biden administration is warning Americans against traveling to several European countries and Israel, among others, as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge.The State […]
CDC to recommend masks for vaccinated people in some situations: report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to adjust its mask recommendations to advise COVID-19 vaccinated people to again wear masks indoors in […]
FDA approves Merck’s Keytruda as breast cancer treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Merck’s immunotherapy Keytruda for early treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in combination with chemotherapy, the pharmaceutical company […]
The Most Important Thing
By KIM BELLARD Jack Dorsey has some big hopes for bitcoin. In a webinar last week, he said: “My hope is that it creates world […]
FDA Approves Merck’s 15-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine
Merck announced that FDA approved Vaxneuvance for active immunization for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease.
Pfizer, Mylan escape another EpiPen lawsuit after judge scraps pharmacy chain’s antitrust complaints
Pfizer, Mylan escape another EpiPen lawsuit after judge scraps pharmacy chain’s antitrust complaints fkansteiner Tue, 07/27/2021 – 09:42
Merck’s Keytruda scores first-in-class nod in early triple-negative breast cancer despite FDA’s prior reluctance
Merck’s Keytruda scores first-in-class nod in early triple-negative breast cancer despite FDA’s prior reluctance aliu Tue, 07/27/2021 – 09:33
BMS, BridgeBio partner to study drug combo for lung cancer
The two pharma firms will partner to study the efficacy of Opdivo, paired with a SHP2 inhibitor, to treat non-small cell lung cancer with KRAS […]
Financial Transparency and Efficiency of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Biosimilar User Fee Act, and Generic Drug User Fee Amendments – 06/28/2021 – 06/28/2021
This public meeting is intended to meet performance commitments included in PDUFA VI, BsUFA II, and GDUFA II.
With virus surge, U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now
The U.S. served notice Monday that it will keep existing COVID-19 restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging […]
Nexus Opens New Wisconsin Manufacturing Facility
Nexus Pharmaceuticals celebrated a new manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
What’s on Deck for the 2021 Tech Forum?
It’s finally time for the 2021 ONC Tech Forum! This year’s Tech Forum will be held virtually on two consecutive Fridays: September 10 and 17, […]
Cadila Pharmaceuticals-Walk-In Interview for Production Department On 31st July 2021
Cadila Pharmaceuticals-Walk-In Interview for Production Department On 31st July 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in […]
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FDA Approves Amneal’s Generic Version of TobraDex
Amneal Pharmaceuticals received ANDA approval from FDA for the generic version of TobraDex.
Meissa’s Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Yields Promising Preclinical Data
Meissa Vaccines’s MV-014-212, an intranasal recombinant live attenuated COVID-19 vaccine, induced mucosal and systemic antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and two variants of concern.
Discovering biomarkers to find new ways to treat diseases of unmet need
Blending computational biology and AI-based methods, the goal is to identify new targets, pair these with effective chemistry, and define biomarkers to optimally position novel […]
Preventing the next indigenous healthcare crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic isn’t quite over yet, which means there’s no better time to implement transformative healthcare strategies in Indigenous communities.
Optimus Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Analytical Development Dept. On 31st July 2021
Optimus Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Analytical Development Dept. On 31st July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Analytical Development Department @ Optimus Pharma Department: Analytical Development Role: Chemist/ Sr. […]
PerkinElmer to Acquire BioLegend in $5.25-Billion Deal
PerkinElmer has entered into an agreement to acquire BioLegend, a global developer and manufacturer, in a deal valued at $5.25 billion.
Mayo Clinic named U.S. News top hospital for sixth straight year
For the first time, the annual rankings also took a look at some health equity metrics, although they were not factored into the overall scores.
Herman Finochem Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions On 1st August 2021
Herman Finochem Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions On 1st August 2021 Job Description Greetings of the Day!!! Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions in Production/ PPIC/ […]